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			Hi all,  
		
		
		
			Wanted to show my latest takouba, I think from the Haussa ethnic group. Simple, locally made, blade, but a very nice brass hilt. (Last picture is before cleaning).  | 
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			I agree with everything you posted on attribution. Nice takouba!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Congrats! Very nice sword. I second TVV's affirmation. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	- ADS  | 
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			Hi Yvain, nice takouba, haussa also seems correct to me. The pommel is of the older type, probably late 19th early 20th century. Blade is local but seems to be of a good quality. Similar takouba's I posted a while ago. Good find. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Regards Marc  | 
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